BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIBIOTICS
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Terramycin (TM 25), or
tetracycline (aquarium) can be used to treat tick
fevers and other assorted ailments, such as
bubonic plague. Neither
of these products require refrigeration, and are
available with shelf life dates of 2 to 3 years
beyond date of purchase. They are powders, are
mixed with water, and administered orally.
Terramycin (TM) Soluble Powder (oxytetracycline
HCI), for oral use only, is available at most
feed stores for approximately $6.25 for 6.4 oz
(181.4 grams). It need only be stored below 77
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Terramycin (TM 25) is indicated for
use against E. coli and salmonella infections as well as
cholera and typhus, and the
recommended dose in drinking water is 10 mg per pound of
body weight for swine, daily for up to 14 days.
Considering the incredible versatility with this product,
its ease of storage, prolonged storage lifespan and
inexpensive price, it should be stockpiled in quantity
NOW by anyone interested in surviving the wonders to come
in the "new order."
Penicillin G Procaine is another broad
spectrum antibiotic used for treatment of common
diseases, such as gonorrhea, anthrax, diphtheria,
listeria, etc. Some people have allergic reactions to
penicillin, others to procaine. Try to avoid
administering penicillin to those with a known allergic
reaction. Antihistamines are helpful for treatment of
procaine reactions.
The choices of availability for broad
spectrum antibiotics are generally two: prescribed
medications through the normal legitimate channels, or
veterinary or aquarium medicines. The choice is yours. No
medical recommendations or advice can be given for
obvious legal reasons.
Those choosing to stockpile veterinary
medicines, such as OxyTet or Combiotic, will find not
dosages given or rated for humans. Fortunately, swine
reportedly have a similar physiological reaction to
humans with broad spectrum antibiotics, their weights are
similar, and recommended dosages by weight for swine are
listed on every bottle of veterinary antibiotics. By some
ironic twist of fate, some humans are also called swine,
but treatment may reasonably be withheld for religious,
personal or ethical reasons.
Many veterinary antibiotics require
refrigeration, a convenience which may be lacking in the
future. An ample quantity of medicines can be stored in a
water tight, surplus 30 caliber ammo can. The ammo can
may be stored in a refrigerator now, and in the absence
of electricity it may be suspended in a well or
underground water tank, where the temperature should be
below 40 degrees F, ample for improvised
refrigeration.
The best antibiotic ointment I have
found is Nolvasan, available at many feed and seed
stores. It is expensive, but a little goes a long
ways. I've repackaged some Nolvasan into small
plastic containers, with each going into an emergency
get-away bag or pack.
NOTE FROM A
READER:
On anthrax, the CDC was recommending
doxycycline as primary, followed by Cipro, for the post
9-11 attacks. Doxycycline is a primary or secondary
prophylaxis for almost every bacteria-based bioweapon I
could find. The tetracyclines would probably work fine,
but I think I'll go with doxycycline, it's easily
available in fish meds, along with Keflex (we're old
friends!) and a few others. It'll be fun convincing my
wife this is A Good Idea. I have found independent
confirmation of the safety and sameness of vet vs. human
meds of the same name and dose. David.
Med links, check them for accuracy and
still-being-there!
http://petscriptions.com/index.php
www.shoreland.com/acoem/bioagent.html
www.healthysf.org/pharmacy/hospitals/
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/augmentin-indications-dosage.htm
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/cipro-indications-dosage.htm
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/flagyl-indications-dosage.htm
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/monodox-indications-dosage.htm
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/bactrim-indications-dosage.htm
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/erythrocin-indications-dosage.htm
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/keflex-indications-dosage.htm
www.pharmacynetworkgroup.com/i/nizoral-indications-dosage.htm
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